Theres satin, velvet, chiffon, taffeta, tulle and many more, so make sure to check if the bride prefers a specific material before purchasing anything
It's also about showing gratitude and appreciation, whether it's thanking someone for their time or sending a handwritten note of thanks
The ritual is seen to be a 'push' for young girls to take up the role of bride and mother in what the scholar Jennifer Stith calls the "blind subjugation" of the patriarchal construct of Catholic ritual and doctrine
However, if you prefer more elegant solutions, it is worth reaching for tights decorated with a seam running along the entire length of the leg or fishnet stockings
Whereas a black tie affair calls for men in tuxedos, or a very dressy suit option and women dressed up in long, floor-length or tea-length dresses